Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hawesbury Wanderers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging yet intriguing chapter for Hawesbury Wanderers in Division 8. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit throughout the campaign. Despite a balanced record of wins and losses, the Wanderers faced difficulties in maintaining consistency, ultimately ending the season with a goal difference of -14. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by memorable moments and unforeseen twists that kept fans engaged from start to finish.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
-14
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
4th
Points
31
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
10 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P71
- Scoring
- 31
- P46
- Defence
- 45
- P58
- Clean sheets
- 8
- P88
- Goal difference
- -14
- P46
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-14 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
Filed by
Gary Nano
Season 22 proved to be a challenging yet intriguing chapter for Hawesbury Wanderers in Division 8. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit throughout the campaign. Despite a balanced record of wins and losses, the Wanderers faced difficulties in maintaining consistency, ultimately ending the season with a goal difference of -14. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by memorable moments and unforeseen twists that kept fans engaged from start to finish.
Throughout the season, Hawesbury Wanderers showcased their fighting spirit, even as they struggled to find the back of the net consistently. Their journey was characterized by determination and the pursuit of improvement, setting the stage for future growth and success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 31 goals across the season
- Conceded 45 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 4 draws, showcasing competitive spirit
- Finished 4th in Division 8, a respectable league position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Hawesbury Wanderers could benefit from enhancing their attacking potency to increase goal tally and reduce the negative goal difference. Addressing defensive vulnerabilities and converting more scoring opportunities could also help climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Hawesbury Wanderers was a season of perseverance and steady competition. The team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit, finishing comfortably in 4th place. While their defensive record and goal-scoring output leave room for improvement, the season's overall performance was solid enough to lay a foundation for future success. Focusing on attacking efficiency and defensive solidity will be key to climbing higher in the division next season.